Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
21% cheaper
Las Vegas is 21% more affordable than Sacramento. A $75,000 salary in Sacramento is equivalent to $59,180 in Las Vegas.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Nevada salaries · California salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Las Vegas has a housing index of 106 while Sacramento sits at 163 (national average = 100). The median home in Las Vegas costs $350,000 compared to $450,000 in Sacramento, a difference of $100,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Las Vegas versus $1,700 in Sacramento.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Las Vegas scores 101 while Sacramento scores 104. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Las Vegas (96) are lower than Sacramento (106). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Las Vegas is $56,415 compared to $64,660 in Sacramento. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Las Vegas.
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